A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji, was killed by rival gang members at the Kwanar Nasiru area of Mada town in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State on Sunday.
A counter-insurgency and security expert, Makama confirmed the news in a post on his X handle on Monday.
He said Daji was widely known for his criminal activities, including orchestrating violent attacks along the Kwatarkwashi-Mada road and other surrounding areas in the state.
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Makama said: “He was also notorious for purchasing kidnapped victims within Gusau, further entrenching his influence in the region’s criminal underworld.
“In addition to his role in attacks, he was reported to have harboured other criminal figures, including Bello Taggoje, at his residence in Shangel village. Gurgun Daji was believed to have a large group of followers involved in various acts of banditry and terror across the area.
“The death of Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji marks a significant development in the fight against banditry in Zamfara State, as he was considered a key figure in the region’s network of armed criminals.”
Notorious Bandit Leader Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji Killed in Gusau
By: Zagazola Makama
Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji, a notorious bandit leader, has been eliminated in Kwanar Nasiru, located east of Mada town in Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
Gurgun DAJI was… pic.twitter.com/I5l4UI9OhW
— Zagazola (@ZagazOlaMakama) October 14, 2024
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